Mike Trout of the Angels plays on a team with a dysfunctional front office, but he continues to function at a level almost unheard of for a 23-year-old. Trout, who turns 24 next month, last week reached base for the 1,000th time — a total that has been attained by just nine other American Leaguers at that young age.
Here’s a list of the top bases-reached totals for 23-and-under players in AL history:
Player No. Team
1. Buddy Lewis 1,257 Senators
2. Ted Williams 1,256 Red Sox
3. Al Kaline 1,164 Tigers
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